Omni Announces GM for Omni Berkshire Place Hotel
February 19, 2013 - Omni Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Andrew Labetti as the general manager of the Omni Berkshire Place in New York City. In this role, Labetti will manage all operational aspects at the luxurious Midtown Manhattan property, including sales, marketing, food and beverage and future growth efforts.
Labetti was formerly general manager at The Benjamin Hotel in New York for five years. While there, he oversaw a multi-million dollar renovation that included the opening of the National Bar and Dining Room. Additionally, Labetti was a top three finalist for The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International's (HSMAI) 2011 New York General Manager of the Year award.
Prior to that, Labetti was general manager at the Hotel Wales in New York for three years, and executive housekeeper at the Four Seasons Hotel New York. He began his career at the Omni Berkshire Place in 1995 where he was also the executive housekeeper.
“We are proud to welcome Andrew back to the Omni Berkshire Place,” said Peter Strebel, senior vice president of operations for Omni Hotels & Resorts. “Andrew is well respected among our staff and hired many of our housekeeping associates who are still with us today. We look forward to his successful return to the property.”
Labetti is a graduate of the New York Institute of Technology where he received a bachelor's of science degree in hotel and restaurant management. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for East Midtown Business District.
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